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Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title by defeating Kerala in a dominant victory at VCA Stadium, Nagpur. Captain Akshay Wadkar lifted the trophy after a strong first-innings lead and resilient batting performance. Key contributions from Darshan Nalkande, who scored a half-century, and Akshay Karnewar played a significant role in securing the win, making it a memorable achievement for Vidarbha in the prestigious tournament.

Services won the 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship by defeating Railways in the final, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. In the semifinals, Services triumphed with an impressive 43-35 victory over Punjab, while Railways secured their spot in the final by defeating Uttar Pradesh 42-34. This victory marked another milestone in the successful history of the Services team in Indian Kabaddi.

The 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup table tennis tournament is being held in Shenzhen, China. This event features athletes from various countries, with India's men's team led by Sharath Kamal and the women's team featuring Olympian Sreeja Akula. The top four semi-finalists in both singles events will secure a spot for the ITTF World Cup 2025 in April.

Indonesia achieved a historic milestone by winning its first Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championship title, defeating the defending champions China with a decisive 3-1 victory. The final match was held at the Conson Sports Centre in Qingdao, China. The Indonesian team’s outstanding performance, especially in the men’s doubles, played a key role in securing the victory and ending China’s dominance in the competition. This victory marks a new chapter in Indonesia's badminton history and further solidifies the nation's reputation in the sport.

Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda set a new half-marathon world record by completing the race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds in Barcelona. His achievement made him the first person to run the half-marathon in under 57 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 57:30 set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha. Kiplimo's record-breaking performance improved the previous time by 48 seconds, marking the largest improvement in the history of the event.